MISSIONS IN HAITI
David, Alicia, Davy and Hannah Lloyd
Web address: www.missionsinhaiti.com
Greetings from Haiti, in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
I am relieved to report that things are finally settling down here in Haiti and we are beginning to feel like we can breathe again.
During August and September, we ran all day long getting ready for school to begin. In early August I focused on getting the ACE school where I work, operational after summer vacation. Due to the political unrest here in Haiti, attendance at the ACE school is down to 140 students this year. We know that God has given us these 140 students to minister to. We are praying and believing that we will be able to reach out to these children with God’s message of salvation and that many of them will be saved during this school year.
We are excited to report that with the help of our sponsors we have almost 350 children attending Haitian Christian schools this year. Getting uniforms and books gathered up for the 350 kids in our sponsorship program and for the children here at House of Compassion kept Alicia very busy during August.
We would like to say a special “THANK YOU” to all of you who continue to support our efforts to go forward with the House of Compassion building project. During the month of July the foundation was completed and when I returned in August the builders were going up with the first level support columns. During September the cement beams were placed on the support columns and forms for the second floor pour were set-up. On October 17th the second floor was poured and the builders are now getting the second level support columns in place so they can pour the roof. Originally, the contractor told us we would have a roof on the new House of Compassion by the end of October but due to unforeseen circumstances, that date has been revised. Now our contractor is telling us that the roof will be completed by the end of November. We are very excited as we watch the building take shape. We are anxious to get started working on the inside of the house and we are looking forward to moving into the new facility next June!
Please continue to pray with us that everything will come together so that the House of Compassion will be finished by June. As of today, we need $70,000.00 to pay for the final phase of construction of the shell. We will be coming to the States in December for the birth of our third child. In late December and early January, I plan to pack a 40’ container with all the things we will need to finish the inside of the house. Please help us pray that God will continue to provide the funds needed to purchase all the materials and furnishings that will go into the container. If you know of anyone who would supply items on a “cost” basis please contact us. We need everything from electrical supplies to paint, cabinets, flooring, etc. Plumbing equipment and supplies have already been provided along with some of the lumber needed to build closets. The Lord is moving in a mighty way and we are excited as we watch Him meet every need.
The urgency for moving into this new home is growing daily, thanks to Alicia’s compassion. I tell everyone that asks me that we are already beyond “full capacity” here at our present location. But, last month I came home to find that our “family” had grown again! We now have 22 Haitian children living here at House of Compassion. Jean Sony came to live with us September 14th. He comes from an extremely desperate situation. His father is violent and his mother needed to find a safe place for the little five-year old boy to grow up. After reviewing the situation we decided that Jean Sony should be the 11th Haitian boy to join us at House of Compassion.
Please continue to remember us in your prayers every day. Things are a little better than last year, but we have to be very careful. Last week a Missionary was kidnapped at gunpoint.
Also, please remember Alicia in your prayers. She is having a difficult pregnancy with a lot of pain and sickness. She still has three months to go and she would definitely appreciate your prayers!
Thank you for all you do for Missions in Haiti. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything here in Haiti without your prayers and your support. We love you and appreciate you very much!
David Lloyd